School Pianist
$89,149–$89,149 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide live piano accompaniment for ballet classes and community outreach programs across Children's Division, Pre-Ballet, Levels 1–8, and the Adult Program. Adapt tempo, phrasing, and musical style to match classroom instruction while improvising as needed to create an engaging environment for students of all ages. Collaborate closely with faculty to support artistic needs, attend occasional meetings and training sessions, and arrive prepared for on-the-job training in a collaborative setting. Part-time availability exists throughout the academic year, summer programs, and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Strong piano performance skills
- Solid overall musicianship
- Comfortable sight-reading
- Ability to learn music efficiently
- Professional demeanor
- Dependable work ethic
- Collaborative mindset
- Eagerness to learn
- Willingness to receive coaching
- Willingness to develop ballet accompaniment skills
Desired Qualifications
- Previous ballet accompaniment experience
- Experience in jazz
- Experience in church music
- Experience in musical theatre
- Experience in collaborative piano
- Experience in other improvisatory styles
- Degree in piano performance
- Current study in piano performance
- Current study in collaborative piano
- Current study in jazz studies
- Current study in music education
- Experience accompanying dance classes
- Experience in other collaborative performance settings
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